Group Sessions (3- 12 years old)
1 Hour Sessions, 6-8 Week Blocks
At Emerge, we provide small, carefully matched groups of autistic and neurodivergent children, offering a safe, welcoming environment where every child feels understood, accepted and supported.
Our groups are neuroaffirming, child-led and tailored to the children attending. We recognise that every child has their own strengths, interests, communication style and individual needs, and that meaningful progress looks different for everyone.
Through play, shared experiences and activities built around each child's interests, our specialists provide natural, individualised support. Whether the focus is on communication, emotional regulation, confidence, friendships, play or everyday skills, our approach is shaped by each child's needs and the goals we identify together with their families.
“...improvements have also transferred into home life and things are going better for us as a family”
Who Are Our Groups For?
At Emerge, we welcome autistic and neurodivergent children with a wide range of strengths, abilities, communication styles and individual needs. Every child is different, and families come to Emerge for many reasons. Our groups may be particularly helpful for children who:
Would benefit from opportunities to connect, play and build relationships with like-minded peers.
Communicate in different ways and would benefit from support expressing themselves, connecting with others or developing their communication skills amongst peers.
Find friendships, social situations or interactions with other children challenging.
Need support understanding, expressing or managing emotions in everyday situations.
Would benefit from developing confidence, independence, flexibility or everyday life skills.
Find transitions, changes, group activities or unfamiliar situations challenging.
Simply enjoy shared interests and would benefit from a welcoming space where they can play, explore and be themselves.
Our groups are carefully matched, recognising that children may have very different goals and require different types of support. We work closely with families to understand what matters most for their child and create opportunities for meaningful development through play and shared experiences.
*A formal diagnosis is not required to attend
Why Group Sessions?
Through years of experience, we recognised that many autistic and neurodivergent children needed support with everyday experiences that traditional one-to-one services couldn’t always address.
Research highlights the value of peer interaction, shared play and supported social experiences in children's development. Emerge provides a supportive environment where children can connect, communicate and navigate everyday situations alongside their peers. Using the Emerge approach, our trained group facilitators recognise opportunities for learning and development as they naturally arise, providing individualised support with communication, emotional regulation, friendships and problem-solving, depending on each child's needs and goals.
For many children, it's also about something just as important: finding a place where they feel understood, accepted and belong with children they can relate to.
What Makes Emerge Different?
Emerge offers a fresh, evidence-informed approach to supporting neurodivergent children, developed through years of professional experience and grounded in neuroaffirming, child-led and relationship-focused practice.
Our small groups of 2–6 children are carefully matched, and our spaces are thoughtfully designed to be calm, welcoming and engaging, with children's comfort, sensory needs and interests at the heart of every detail.
We believe supporting children means working closely with their families. Parents receive personalised weekly feedback, including voice notes, updates and photographs where appropriate, providing genuine insight into their child's experiences. Photographs also give children an opportunity to revisit and share moments from their sessions with their families in their own way.
We pride ourselves on being approachable, responsive and committed to building meaningful relationships every child and family. Whether it's discussing something that happened at school, celebrating a milestone or offering guidance through a challenging situation, we're here to support families beyond their weekly sessions.